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ALT Green image with the text: "Scholarships with Deadlines in November" and "MEFA" at the bottom.

ALT A promotional flyer for the Cooke College Scholarship Program. It provides information on how to apply, eligibility requirements, the amount offered, and the application deadline.

ALT Sports Clips Help a Hero Scholarship poster. It details eligibility requirements, stating applicants must be retired or active duty members of the National Guard or Reserve with specified military rank and educational enrollment. The scholarship offers up to $5,000, with a deadline of November 15, 2026.

ALT Boster Bio Scholarship flyer detailing eligibility, essay requirements, scholarship amount of $1,000, and application deadline of November 30, 2026, on a green and white background.

ALT Nina Flood and a guidance counselor

ALT MEFA webinar flyer titled "Attainable®, the ABLE Savings Plan." Includes a circular photo of a smiling individual in a blue jacket. Scheduled for Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 PM. Presented by Adam Hartwell, Director of Attainable® Outreach at MEFA.

ALT Graphic for MEFA Undergraduate College Loans. It features a testimonial saying, "A great program for people seeking low interest rate rates, which is all of us." attributed to Brian, a MEFA Loan borrower. The poster includes a graphic of a person wearing a graduation cap in the lower right corner and five star icons near the testimonial.

ALT The image lists recent financial aid 101 seminars at: Greenfield High School, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Mohawk Trail Regional School, John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, and Quabbin Regional High School. MEFA logo at the bottom.

ALT The image lists recent financial aid 101 seminars at: Greenfield High School, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Mohawk Trail Regional School, John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, and Quabbin Regional High School. MEFA logo at the bottom.

ALT MEFA graphic titled "Net Price Calculators." Includes a description: "Use this calculator to get a sense of what you’ll pay at each college or university."

ALT The image is an informational graphic from MEFA titled "What They Are," explaining that a Net Price Calculator (NPC) estimates financial aid based on family financial and household information, allowing the family to determine the net price they will owe at each school.

ALT A page from MEFA with the title "How to Use Them." Below, text explains that each Net Price Calculator (NPC) requests parent and student financial information, and in some cases, academic credentials, to estimate financial aid and net price.

ALT The image is an informational graphic from MEFA, featuring the title "Where to Find Them." It explains that each college's Net Price Calculator can be located on its financial aid or admissions page, or by using the homepage search feature. An orange arrow and dotted line are included in the design.

ALT Webinar advertisement with the MEFA logo. Title: 'The Postsecondary Planning Process for Students with Special Immigration Status.' Scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 PM. Presented by Andrea Keenan, Financial Aid Expert, MEFA. Includes a person smiling in a circular photo.

ALT This is an informational graphic from MEFA titled "How Do Colleges Determine Your Financial Aid?" It includes five sections explaining different factors: Student Aid Index (SAI) as a reflection of financial strength, Financial Aid Eligibility based on school attendance cost, A School's Prerogative for distributing funds, Colleges Strategic Goals for financial aid distribution, and Merit from scholarships.

ALT MEFA Webinar on Financial Aid 101. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 12:00 PM. Presented by Jonathan Hughes, Financial Aid Expert.

ALT Financial Aid Myth or Fact infographic by MEFA. Top section labeled "Myth" with text: "The FAFSA is too complicated and takes too long." Bottom section labeled "Truth" with text: "While the FAFSA has previously caused headaches for some families, the newest iteration is shorter, smarter, and more streamlined than it’s ever been. That means many families are completing the entire application in 10-15 minutes."

ALT An informational graphic by MEFA titled "Financial Aid Myth or Fact?" The section labeled "Myth" states: "We make too much money to qualify for financial aid." The "Truth" section explains: "There's not a clear income cutoff for those who qualify for financial aid and those who don’t. And because college can carry a heavy price tag, millions of students qualify for at least some kind of financial aid." A red 'X' marks the myth, and a green check mark highlights the truth.

ALT Financial Aid Myth or Fact? Graphic explaining a financial aid myth vs. truth. Myth section: "If I apply for financial aid, I’m entering into an obligation." Truth section: "Submitting the FAFSA doesn’t obligate a family to borrow a loan, attend a certain college, or pay for any particular expense. You can even send the FAFSA to a college where you don’t end up applying." MEFA logo at the bottom.

ALT A list of recent financial aid 101 seminars hosted at five high schools: Belchertown High School, Newton North High School, Franklin County Technical High School, Ashland High School, and St. Mary High School. "MEFA" is displayed at the bottom left.

ALT A graphic titled "Recent Financial Aid 101 Seminars" lists five schools: Millbury Memorial Junior/Senior High School, Foxborough Regional Charter School, Wachusett Regional High School, Nipmuc Regional Middle/High School, and Fontbonne Academy. Each school has a green checkmark next to it. The MEFA logo is in the bottom left corner on a light purple background.

ALT A person with a laptop sits on the floor in a cozy room. The image promotes the "FAFSA Festival" on October 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, offering expert help with FAFSA questions and online applications. The event is organized by MEFA, with assistance available in Spanish.

ALT Three people sitting outdoors, engaged in note-taking and studying. Text on the image discusses withdrawing from a 529 plan in the same calendar year as college payments to avoid taxes. MEFA logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.

ALT A person wearing a striped shirt is sitting at a table, focused on writing in a notebook. Another person in a red shirt is sitting nearby, looking on and smiling. The room is brightly lit with large windows. The text on the image discusses financial planning for education, mentioning a 529 plan and MEFA.

ALT A person sitting on a couch, smiling while looking at a smartphone. The background has a few cushions and a plant. There is text about confirming qualified expenses before taking a distribution to ensure it remains tax-free. The image has the MEFA logo.